I need a new trailer. I went to two dealers. The first had priced a fully loaded, 7×16 Wells Cargo with vents, lights, two ladder racks, spare tire, ramp door in back, swinging side door, electric brakes for all four wheels, gravel guards on front, sides and fenders, E track running on one side, with one channel. This one has 6′ of headroom between the rails. Price was just under $6000.
The second dealer sells Pace and Cargo Mate. I liked the pace. It had a little step inside the side door, I get full headroom, I think it’s 6’6″ throughout (I’m only about 6-4 with my boots on. It had all the options that the Wells Cargo had, except it had four e-tracks instead of one, but no spare tire. It’s priced at $4900.
To me, the Pace is a better trailer because of the headroom and the little step. What I want to know is, should the Wells Cargo be $1000 more because it’s worth that much more, or is it a rip-off? Any of you guys have a Pace trailer? I know plenty have Wells Cargos, I have worked out of one before and liked it.
Dog
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Alot of the time its the name.... Look at the framing and axles and tires. If they are very similar, go with the cheaper of the two. Make sure you can easily grease the bearings and lock it tight.
Around my neck of the woods, there are companies that make the trailers. And there are people that have to improt them (per se) and the costs of brining a trailer to sell in your area might jack up the price.
what happened to the freightliner you were working out of?
too small?? Jeff
* Jeff J. Buck/ Buck Construction/ Pittsburgh, PA *
2nd Generation Buck Const, 3rd generation Craftsman
I have a Wells Cargo and think they charge for the name. I will not buy one again. They are good trailes, but not worth the extra.
look at roof const , sections or one piece,? section const will eventually leek.
Edited 4/14/2002 10:25:02 PM ET by MITI11
Had a Interstate...Just traded it for a new pace (8' X16' X 6'6")....Love it!!! Got the double doors on the rear. They have different models..I believe the cargomaster had the bomber latch/handle for the curb door. Interstate had ramp door...pain in the #$@# if a t a jobsite and dont have level ground to put it on. Mine got tweaked out of sqaure even with blocks supporting the pads, (Not to mention it gets scratched to hell in the mud) The only thing about the Pace is the floor. Kind of spongy..I went thru and resheeted with 1/2". The double doors on the rear allowed me to go to a shorter trailer since I can use the door to hang all of my air hoses and power cords.Upgraded to led lights. put a panel to it with 220V. 6 circuits
Worth the money..I think I paid too much for what I got with Interstate. Like the above said.. look at roof construction, walls, and AXLE rating. Most are all built the same, but they all have subtle diff. even within their own lineup. Good luck
Edited 4/17/2002 2:32:21 AM ET by POSTNBEAM
Anyone here know where I can find a set of plans for welding up a trailor. I am look to make a flat bed 8' wide by 16' long tandom axel with the wheels under the bed.Scott C. Frankland
Newfoundland Wood Worker
Here's a start
http://www.trailerplans.org/nscgi-bin/masterplansdesigninc/catalog.cgi?Department=TANDEM!32AXLE!32TRAILERS&Cartid=&Merchant=masterplansdesigninc
http://www.elamtrailers.com/
http://www.tufindustries.com/
http://www.valleytrailerproducts.com/.
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
Phil, as you know, I miss very few oppurtunities to take a shot at your posts. (and you make it so easy!) Well, to be fair I need to also thank you for this helpful post. Thanks!
Yes, I've noticed your "pot shots", you're one of the few people who even misses with blanks..
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
too good pal
any carmate trailer dealers near you ? only co. that makes one piece roof no seams to leak. i have a 7x18 tand., 6ft 6in ceiling height,swing rear doors, side door, roof vent, lights interior,elect brakes, break away kit, 3/4 ply floor primed, 2x2 walls 16o.c , 1/4 plywood paneling no luan,diamond plate front guard. shopped for 3 months looked at them all carmate was best quality for $$$ bought in 97 pd $ 4800 new , tracks exc, not one problem to mention. roof warranty is 5 yrs on roof . nobody else has that, 1 solid piece front to back. good luck
thanks. Sounds like a nice trailer. i'll look for that company.
Carmate... 7x14 tandem....last month, about $4300.....incl. 3 roof racks... e-track, side door.. swing rears... electric brakes....rear jack stands...
another $500 to set up the towing package on my truckMike Smith
Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Mike,
How much to get your logo painted on? Or did you get decals?
dawg: the two sides and the back were $360 installed... all of my signs are computer cut vinyl....the ones on the truck have been there since January, '98...
they are permanent... well except they sanded one off when i had the truck repainted.. but Maaco paid for a new sign...
Mike Smith
Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Edited 4/21/2002 7:40:43 PM ET by Mike Smith